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Malabsorption syndrome
MONDO:0020598A syndrome resulting from the inadequate absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea.
Also known as: malabsorption, malabsorption syndrome
119 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 13 tagged with Malabsorption syndrome itself.
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Sub-types of Malabsorption syndrome
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Celiac disease 79 trials
1 sub-type
- Lane Hamilton syndrome 0 trials
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Autoimmune enteropathy 2 trials · 11 incl. sub-types
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Lactose intolerance 9 trials · 10 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Lactose intolerance adult type 2 trials
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Intestinal disaccharidase deficiency 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Blind loop syndrome 1 trial
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Tropical sprue 1 trial
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Hereditary folate malabsorption 0 trials
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Lysine malabsorption syndrome 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New drug shows promise for managing short bowel syndrome Long-Term
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called glepaglutide in adults with short bowel syndrome (SBS), a condition where the body can't absorb enough nutrients from food. Participants who were already in earlier trials can continue treatment for up to…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Zealand Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device could help kids with short bowel syndrome rely less on IV nutrition
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at a device called RELiZORB that attaches to a feeding tube to pre-digest fat, making it easier for children with short bowel syndrome to absorb nutrients. The goal is to see if using it daily for 90 days can safely reduce or eliminate the need for intravenous (I…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One bite of gluten: scientists track the immune alarm in celiac disease
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at Boston Children's Hospital are studying how the immune system reacts after a single oral dose of gluten powder. The study includes people with celiac disease and healthy controls, all of whom follow a gluten-free diet before the test. By measuring blood levels of i…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC